Coming to Theaters: Prada's 'Great Gatsby' Style

4/17/2013 12:27PM

"The Great Gatsby" movie is set to be released in May with costumes designed by Miuccia Prada. The film looks increasingly likely to be one of those that influence current fashions. Christina Binkley reports.

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